Papaws and Mamaws...

Hello boys and girls...long time, no blog. Been sick, some kind of sinus infection the doc says.



Shanty is back, and says the venom is spewing from "limball". Guess that would be russ limball, huh Shanty? Hard to believe they even let her vote, geez...



Y'know, I just had to feel sorry for Obama on election day though. Imagine winning the Presidency the day after your Grandmother dies. Man, that's a hard, bittersweet blow that I wouldn't wish on anyone.



I remember distinctly the passing of both my Grandmothers. My paternal Grandmother died three days before her 100th birthday. I guess she is responsible for my conservative roots. A lifelong republican and very devout Christian lady, she didn't tolerate any foolishness. Raised on a farm, later to become a farmer's wife, she had good, old-fashioned family values that stuck with all her kids and grandkids, for which I am profoundly grateful.



On my Mom's side, my grandparents were both born in the hills of Kentucky. My Grandfather achieved an eight-grade education, probably one of the more highly educated members of his family. But they had a kind of knowledge and wisdom that education can't provide. My Grandfather became pretty well off through a combination of hard work and good investments.



I don't remember much about my paternal Grandfather as he died when I was about six. He was another working man who farmed his land until the day he died.



What I do remember about all my grandparents was the fact that they all contributed what they could to my early years, and I can only hope to pass on the ethics, morals, and values they lived by daily.



Well, Veterans' Day is tomorrow, and I am flying my flags in their honor today. Missed church Sunday cuz of this stupid sinus infection. Hate to miss because that leaves the Music Ministry up to a darling 19 year old named Mandy, and I hate to leave her hanging out there, though the folks would much rather hear her sing than me, I allow...



Veterans' Day is very important to me, even though I am not a vet. It is somehow totally inadequate to let it come and go so quickly though. I wish there was a better way to say thanks to all who served.



Well, more about that tomorrow maybe.



Later.